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I carry my firearm to protect my life or a family member. I will not intervene on behalf of anyone with a firearm 95% of the time there are to many legal and civil ramifications that follow. Here is a good read on the subject of intervention. I agree with everything that Evan said in this commentary. This is from his site Commentary by Evan Marshall

Quote: Originally Posted by utimmer43 One thing we need to realize is that we can all, from the comfort of our computer chairs, speculate how we would or would not react in a certain situation. Our true reaction or lack thereof may differ wildly than the way we think we would react. If/ when the time comes, there will not likely be time to ponder the legal ramifications. If you do draw, it will have been because you had to draw, not because...

I guess I should have offered my own thoughts as well when I posed the question. I'm telling you though, some of these answers are awesome. For me, having a CCP and choosing to carry concealed brings with it responsibility. First and foremost, home and personal (including family) defense. I agree, if I see one person shoot another or witness a crime, I run for the nearest safe place and call 911. But an interesting point was also brought...

I've long since vowed to myself that if I draw my sidearm, it will be because I've already decided that someone within reach of my senses and my sidearm deserves to die. If you're just being a prick verbally and even with a little light physical insult to me or mine, fine, you still deserve to live, and my sidearm stays in the back office. If you start getting violent to the point I fear your imminent attack for the purpose of...

Quote: Originally Posted by wolfhunter Funny, I have no problems with bigger breeds, but I've been bitten by 11 different chihuahuas. Guess what dog I'm more likely to shoot. Aim small... miss small.

Use rat shot or snake shot cause those ain't dogs...they are vermin with good PR

seems like most dog owners will tell you, "oh, he/she wont bite--he wont hurt you" I've gotten bit in the leg by one of these ---"he/she wont bite" dogs-----

Obviously that is a hugely subjective question, however, I think the simple guidelines of CCW give a relative answer. Of course what you should do and what you WILL do also may be very different. And of course this is only my opinion and I am certain will not be agreed upon by everyone. CCW is not gunslinger, psudo cop, or crazy guy. CCW is a means of self-defense if a threat comes to you. You should never go to the threat unless it is in aid...

I agree, I carry to protect my family and myself. I would think, re-think and then think again before drawing to help someone, unless their death was going to be the outcome. Discression is called for at all times.. Very hard question to answer, key is being prepaird in any surcustance. practice, practice, practice. Remaining calm results from practice. Metric.....

I will not draw ever. The only exceptions to this rule are where I am will to spend the rest of my life in jail for killing someone...........or foreign invasion, of course.